A man has been rushed to hospital with serious injuries after being crushed by a large tree believed to have been damaged during recent stormy weather.
The terrifying incident happened just before 5pm today on Shirehampton Road, in Bristol, as the victim was reportedly out walking his dog.
Emergency services raced to the scene, with both police and fire crews responding quickly to the alarm.
The man was found with 'serious' injuries and immediate taken to hospital for further treatment.
It has been reported that the tree had been weakened due to heavy rainfall and thunderstorm activity earlier in the day, with reports of lightning in the area.
